Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit with oven rack set in the center of the oven.
Loosen the skin of the chicken by running your fingers under the skin of the breasts.
Stuff the basil leaves and garlic under the skin, trying to distribute evenly.
Combine all of the dried herbs. Rub Dijon mustard over the entire bird, and then scatter the herbs over the entire skin of the chicken.
Season the inside of the cavity and the skin generously with salt and pepper. Finish by poking holes in the lemon with a fork and placing it in the cavity. Truss chicken or tie its legs together with twine.
Place the chicken, breast side up in a roasting pan and cook one hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
When the chicken is done, all of the juices coming from the cavity should be clear. Remove the lemon from the cavity, cut it in half, and squeeze the juice over the chicken. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Best Ever Roasted Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
251.3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
17.2
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
4.8
g
30
%
Cholesterol
81.6
mg
27
%
Sodium
245.7
mg
11
%
Potassium
235.1
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
2.2
g
1
%
Fiber
1.1
g
5
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
21.2
g
42
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
251.3
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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